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Carbon monoxide alarm forces 12 people out of East Garfield Park apartment building
Chicago, IL -- A dozen people were forced out of their homes because of a carbon monoxide alarm inside an apartment building in East Garfield Park overnight. The Chicago Fire Department said they were detecting "high levels" of the dangerous gas around 2:30 a.m. in...
SAFD: 15 taken to hospital following carbon monoxide leak at Hotel Emma
San Antonio, TX — The San Antonio Fire Department said 15 people were taken to the hospital Wednesday afternoon following a carbon monoxide leak at Hotel Emma. Joe Arrington with SAFD said most of those taken to the hospital were employees, but additional information...
Navarro College staff exposed to carbon monoxide
Corsicana, TX - A total of 33 Navarro College employees were exposed to carbon monoxide Tuesday, Jan. 3 in the Albritton Administration building, according to a press release. Overall, 15 employees sought care for symptoms. Most were released and six were kept...
Business evacuated for possible carbon monoxide leak in Hanover, York County
Hanover, PA — Emergency crews responded to a possible carbon monoxide leak Wednesday morning in Hanover, York County. The incident happened at Select Physical Therapy on the 700 block of Tree Court around 11 a.m. Five to six people reported headaches, but there were...
Officials: 5 rushed to hospital, 2 homes completely collapse after apparent gas explosion in Port Richmond
Philadelphia, PA - Fire officials say they believe a gas explosion sparked what turned out to be a terrifying New Year's morning leaving five people in the hospital and two homes completely destroyed. About 100 firefighters, medics, chiefs and support staff responded...
Two die from carbon monoxide at apartment, four others treated
Rexburg, ID — Two people are dead, and four others were affected by carbon monoxide Tuesday evening at an apartment complex in Rexburg. The Rexburg Police Department, along with the Madison Fire Department, responded to the complex in the 300 block of South 4th West...
Douglas couple dies after being found in home with lethal carbon monoxide levels
Douglas, AZ - A couple died after they were found unresponsive at a Douglas home where carbon monoxide levels surpassed the lethal limit, authorities said. Around 5:40 p.m. on Tuesday the Cochise County Sheriff's Office and the Douglas Fire Department responded to a...
5 people survive cabin explosion, fire in Easton
Easton, WA – Five people are expected to be okay after a cabin explosion and fire in western Kittitas County Monday. Fire crews from Kittitas County Fire Districts 3 and 7 responded, as well as first responders from Medic 931, Medic 991 and the Kittitas County...
Seven taken to hospitals after carbon monoxide poisoning incidents
Roanoke County, VA - Roanoke County Fire & Rescue is urging residents not to take grills and similar devices inside homes and try to use them as auxiliary heating devices. Seven people were taken to hospitals after two carbon monoxide poisoning incidents over...
Dangerous carbon monoxide issue’: More than 200 calls on CO alarms going off in southern Indiana
Clarksville, IN — Clarksville Fire Chief Ken Conklin said that they have received more than 200 calls on carbon monoxide alarms going off.They said they will continue to monitor the situation and will return to emergency operations if needed. Residents are still...